Charleston Freight Station meets new conditions

U .S. Customs and Border Protection has tentatively selected ATS Logistics Inc. of North Charleston, S.C., as the new operator of its Central Examination Station for the Port of Charleston, replacing incumbent Charleston Freight Station, spokesman Sean Crep said. Charleston Freight Station has, for the past 17 years, been the designated warehouse location where Customs handles physical examinations of containers to check for potential contraband, trade violations or security threats. Charleston Freight Station is still providing space for Customs exams until the switch is finalized. The loss of the CBP contract is forcing CFS to quickly adjust and go after more private sector business. At its c...